Good morning, Lafayette.

Indiana Grown announced that Hoosiers can vote daily from July 29 until August 11 for Indiana’s Ultimate Farmers Market contest — the top market will be named on August 13 — as part of an effort to spotlight local markets and homegrown products.

This statewide contest encourages daily participation to help each market gain community recognition.

The West Lafayette Public Library now offers free STEM kits & VR headsets through its Library of Things to help K-12 students stay engaged as the new school year begins in less than two weeks.

Lafayette Parks and Recreation announced a 20-year maintenance agreement with the Woodfield Village Homeowners Association that upgrades the neighborhood park with a new playground for kids ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12 and a picnic shelter — funded by tax increment financing and homeowner contributions.

West Lafayette announced road closures for repairs over the next month—affecting streets including Williams, Northwestern, Sheetz, and Chauncey—and provided specific dates running from July 29 to September 26 along with a Levee District Resurfacing project scheduled for August 7—13. Residents are advised to plan alternate routes during the work.

Indiana tick season is active as tiny ticks can spread diseases like Lyme disease & Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Health experts advise checking clothes and skin after any time spent outdoors and using tweezers to remove ticks quickly.

Charlie Woods impressed at the Junior PGA Championship with a strong second round on July 30 at Kampen-Cosler Course in West Lafayette; he shot a 66 and tied for third as he advanced to Thursday’s round — his key putts and steady play drew comparisons to his famous father, Tiger Woods.

Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, showed his top six shots during Round 2 of the Junior PGA Championship in West Lafayette on July 30 — his performance impressed local fans — and he is viewed as a rising talent in the tournament.

Repair Cafe

10 AM – 12 PM — Northend Community Center — Free entry — Bring your broken items and get instant help with repairs on appliances, bikes, and electronics.

Cyberinfrastructure for FAIR Science Workshop

1:00 AM — Purdue University — Participant support funds available — Enhance your research data skills with hands-on tutorials and interactive sessions.

The Arts Federation Gallery Exhibitions

Aug 8-29 — The Arts Federation — Free entry — Explore inspiring works by Maura Orvis, Katherine Dean & Christina Slayton in three unique exhibitions.

Lauren Daigle Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Lauren Daigle live in concert.